Perfect Household Staff
PHS Job 3384 Full-Time Live-In Domestic Couple in Keston, London, UK; Salary - £70,000 – £90,000 Gross per Year
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE JOB
LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE JOB | KESTON, LONDON, UK
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Gross per Year
PHS Job 3384
Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a professional and experienced Live-In Domestic Couple to join a welcoming private household based in Keston, a desirable village just outside of London. This is a permanent, full-time role, ideal for a couple seeking a long-term position within a well-structured and fully supported household.
The residence is sizeable and maintained to a high standard, with an existing full-time weekday housekeeper in place. The successful couple will work collaboratively with the current staff member, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home while maintaining exceptional levels of organisation, cleanliness, and service. The household is home to two children, aged 1 and 16, as well as two small Pomeranian dogs. The family is informal yet values professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach.
Duties:
- Housekeeping Partner:
- Focus primarily on housekeeping and cooking, assisting with the upkeep of the large property.
- Duties will include daily cleaning, laundry, ironing, and meal preparation.
- Lunches within the household are typically light, while dinners require a more substantial and well-prepared approach.
- The family is open to a wide range of cuisines and appreciates flexibility and creativity in the kitchen.
- Provide occasional support to the mother, particularly over weekends, by assisting with the one-year-old child on an ad hoc basis (for example, supervising the child during appointments).
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- House Management Partner:
- Take responsibility for house management, including overseeing contractors, handling minor maintenance tasks, managing household systems such as CCTV and alarms, and supporting the existing gardener when required.
- Driving duties may also be involved.
Benefits:
- A private self-contained flat within the main residence, featuring a separate entrance.
- All bills and food are covered.
- The family travels for approximately two months during the summer, offering a more relaxed schedule and the opportunity to undertake deep cleaning and organisational projects.
Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a domestic couple within private households.
- Practical maintenance and house management experience.
- A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
- Discreet, professional, and reliable demeanour.
- Comfortable working around children and pets.
- Driving licence (essential for at least one partner).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Type: Full-Time, Live-In, Permanent
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Gross per Year
Working Days: 5 days per week (flexibility required)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Keston, London, UK
Starting Date: ASAP
Driving Licence: Required for at least one partner
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Main Duties of the Domestic Couple:
- Maintaining the property to a high standard, including cleaning, dusting, hoovering, and organisation.
- Managing all laundry and ironing.
- Preparing daily meals, including light lunches and more substantial dinners.
- Supporting the existing housekeeper and working collaboratively within the household.
- Providing occasional assistance with a one-year-old child on weekends (ad hoc support only).
- Overseeing contractors and coordinating maintenance works.
- Carrying out minor repairs and general household maintenance.
- Managing household systems, including CCTV and alarms.
- Assisting with the driving duties.
- Assisting with basic gardening duties alongside the full-time gardener.
- Running errands and handling ad hoc household requests.
- Caring for two small dogs as needed.
If you are personally interested in the vacancy or are aware of another potential professional Domestic couple who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via the website or email irina@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk.
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